Post-Doc Research Fellow Position in University of New South Wales, Australia

Designation/Position- Post-Doc Research Fellow

National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Medicine, Australia offers postdoctoral fellow position for candidates having PhD in completed (or submitted) in a public health, epidemiology or behavioral science discipline. Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.

About- UNSW Medicine is a national leader in learning, teaching and research, with close affiliations to a number of Australia’s finest hospitals, research institutes and health care organisations. With a strong presence at UNSW Kensington campus, the faculty have staff and students in teaching hospitals in Sydney as well as regional and rural areas of NSW including Albury/Wodonga, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field.

Fixed Term for 4 months from 1 June 2018 with the possibility of an extension.

Full-time (35 hours per week).

This is a “Trial Coordinator” role. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and manage operation of a randomised clinical trial, funded by the Australian Department of Health, to test the efficacy of a brief smoking intervention for prison inmates in the Northern Territory. This will include recruitment and follow up, maintaining key stakeholder relationships, ensuring research methodology compliance and maintaining the existing database.

How to Apply- Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.

You should systematically address the selection criteriain your application.

You may be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to appointment to this role.